Ponder: 'I'm a perfectionist'

Christian Ponder brought a big smile and a "What's up guys?" to his first press conference at Winter Park after being named the Vikings starting quarterback. Ponder's smile quickly became serious as the rookie let everyone know that if things don't go his way, he'll make sure they will.

Christian Ponder brought a big smile and a "What's up guys?" to his first press conference at Winter Park after being named the Vikings starting quarterback. Ponder's smile quickly became serious as the rookie let everyone know that if things don't go his way, he'll make sure they will.

ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer ripped Christian Ponder when he was drafted saying he wasn't able to make big time throws under pressure. Now that he's seen the rookie play, he has changed his mind, but is still slightly critical of Ponder's decision-making.

Christian Ponder will have the home crowd behind him Sunday when he makes his first career start against the undefeated Packers, but that probably won't be enough to disrupt Aaron Rodgers and company. Ponder will have to make his receivers look better than they've been, and do so running for his life.

Christian Ponder doesn't have 31 career fourth quarter comebacks like former Broncos quarterback John Elway has. Ponder doesn't have two Super Bowl rings like Elway either. Yet, the Vikings rookie QB has shown a fourth quarter moxie that would make the Hall-of-Famer proud.

Three rookie quarterback's are already starting in the NFL. Carolina's Cam Newton, Cincinnati's Andy Dalton, and Jacksonville's Blaine Gabbert are all off to nice starts. Christian Ponder could be next if Donovan McNabb continues to struggle.